Karnali Yaks

The Pride of Karnali Province

The logo represents the strong Himalayan Yak, symbolizing power, endurance, and the high-altitude spirit of Karnali.

Team Overview

Name: Karnali Yaks

League: Nepal Premier League (NPL)

Owner: Himalayan Builders & Engineers

Captain: Sompal Kami

Head Coach: Gyanendra Malla

Home Ground: Kalinchowk Cricket Ground

Region: Karnali Province, Nepal

History

Karnali Yaks was founded during the early formation of the Nepal Premier League. The team represents the beautiful and remote Karnali Province, famous for its mountains, lakes, and Himalayan culture.

The franchise was purchased by Himalayan Builders & Engineers and has quickly gained a dedicated fan base because of its unique identity and strong local representation.

In their early seasons, Karnali Yaks performed competitively and built a reputation for tough, resilient cricket.

2025 NPL – Results & Upcoming Matches

Key Moments & Achievements

• Introduced a unique jersey representing Rara Lake, Shey-Phoksundo, and the Himalayas.
• Built a strong squad core with both national and international players.
• Mark Watt's iconic century (114) in NPL 2025 season.
• Strong development program for young talent from Karnali Province.

2025 Full Squad

• Sompal Kami (c)
• Will Bosisto
• Deepak Dumre (wk)
• Arjun Gharti (wk)
• Gulshan Jha
• Yuvraj Khatri
• Max O’Dowd
• Priyank Panchal
• Dipendra Rawat
• Pawan Sarraf
• Bipin Sharma
• Imran Sheikh
• Unish Thakuri
• Mark Watt
• Nandan Yadav
• Najibullah Zadran
• Jaykishan Kolsawala (wk)

Home Ground

Kalinchowk Cricket Ground

The ground reflects the high-altitude environment and natural beauty of Karnali Province.

Brand & Logo

The team identity is inspired by the powerful Himalayan yak, representing strength and resilience.

The jersey design includes mountain patterns, blue and green tones, and a majestic yak symbol.

Sponsorship & Ownership

Owner: Himalayan Builders & Engineers

Future Outlook

The team aims to become one of the strongest franchises by investing in young talent, experienced foreign players, and modern cricket development programs.

Karnali Yaks also plans to build stronger fan engagement and expand cricket culture throughout the province.